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Health Encyclopedia: Back Pain And Sciatica Risk Factors
- Back Pain and Sciatica - Risk Factors
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Risk Factors
In most known cases, pain begins with an injury, after lifting a heavy object, or after making an abrupt movement. Not all people experience back pain after such events, however. A number of conditions may make people more or less susceptible to low back pain. In 85% of back pain cases, the causes are unknown.
Aging Process
Intervertebral disks begin deteriorating and growing thinner by age 30. One-third of adults over 20 show evidence of herniated disks (although only 3% of these disk...
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Expert & Community Posts
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Health Guide
Treating Pain with Acupuncture
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...spinal injection of a special dye and the need to lie still for several hours to avoid a very painful headache. It has value only for select patients with pain on moving and standing. It has... Read more »Images
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Medications
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